Ted Jackson/The Times-PicayuneTom and Rita Benson talk about their new deal with the state concerning the Superdome and the Domion Towers renovation.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson is on track to be a landlord to the state.

Lawmakers approved a lease arrangement today in Baton Rouge that will have the state renting downtown New Orleans office space from Benson -- as part of a deal to funnel money to the team while limiting direct cash subsidies.